module 3

The loose-fitting membranous sac surrounding the heart it composed of the ____

• Parietal pericardium

• Visceral pericardium

• Epicardium

• Both A and B

Which of the following represents the correct sequence of blood passing from the venae cave to the lungs?

• Right atrium. pulmonary valve, right ventricle, tricuspid valve

• Right atrium. tricuspid valve, right ventricle, pulmonary valve

• Tricuspid valve, right atrium, pulmonary valve, right ventricle

• Pulmonary valve, right atrium, tricuspid valve, right ventricle

Which of the following is not true of the AORTA?

• it branches into the superior and inferior vena cava

• it is the largest artery of the body

• it carries blood away from the left ventricle

• there is a semi lunar valve found at its base

Which of the following chambers of the heart receives blood from the lungs \?

• Right atrium

• Left atrium

• Left ventricle

• Right ventricle

• Aorta

Which chamber of the heart pumps oxygenated blood through the aorta?

• Right atrium

• Left atrium

• Right ventricle

• Left ventricle

The slight depression located in the atrial septum that is the remnant of a passageway used during fetal circulation is the

• foramen ovale

• musculi pectinati

• fossa ovalis

• ductus arteriosus

Which of the following is located between the left atrium and the left ventricle?

• Bicuspid valve

• Tricuspid valve

• Mitral valve

• Both A & C

Papillary muscles would be found nearest to the

• Epicardium

• myocardium

• pericardium

• pericardial cavity

The blood vessel that supplies blood to the heart tissue is the

• pulmonary artery

• coronary artery

• left carotid artery

• systemic artery

The serous fluid found in the pericardial cavity functions in

• lubricate

• reduce friction

• reduce wear-and-tear

• all of the above